James Griffin Jr
New Orleans
Summary
Dedicated Carpenter with 16 years of experience in carpentry and construction. Excels at analyzing and solving problems using design software and systems knowledge. Dedicated to completing construction projects on time or ahead of schedule.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Operator
Cornerstone Chemical Company
02.2024 - Current
- Operate, monitor, and maintain turbines, valves, pumps, and electric and gas-driven boilers, ensuring full compliance with company, safety, and environmental standards.
- Manage the operation and maintenance of water systems, including filters and softeners, ensuring proper control of water pH levels and turbidity.
- Perform backwashing and regeneration of unit filters and softeners as required to maintain optimal system efficiency.
- Apply advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and correct operational issues quickly and safely.
- Safely handle a variety of industrial chemicals, including acid, lime, ammonia, rock salt, and natural gas, adhering to all relevant safety protocols.
- Execute start-up and shutdown procedures for plant equipment in accordance with established emergency and operational guidelines.
- Maintain detailed operational logs and reports to ensure transparency and accountability in daily plant operations.
Journeyman Carpenter
Louisiana Carpenter Union Local 1846
10.2005 - 01.2024
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs as needed.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Interacted closely with customers to better understand project scope.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Constructed custom built designs according to specifications.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Completed all tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy.
- Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws.
- Assembled durable, high-quality structures by working with forming systems, hand tools and range of equipment.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Worked as Lead Journeyman Carpenter
Education
No Degree - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Nunez Community College
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
05.1997
No Degree - 36 Hours Troubleshooting
River Parish Community College
GonzalesSkills
- Scaffolding construction
- New Construction
- Heavy lifting
- Commercial construction
- Safety and compliance
- Repair
- Carpenter's Union Local 1846
- Trained maintenance mechanic
- Material Prepping
- Team Oversight
- Exceptional finish carpentry skills
- Lifts up to 75 pounds
- Hand Tools
Timeline
Process Operator
Cornerstone Chemical Company
02.2024 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter
Louisiana Carpenter Union Local 1846
10.2005 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
No Degree - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Nunez Community College
No Degree - 36 Hours Troubleshooting
River Parish Community College
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